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The Mountain Goats - "Tyler Lambert's Grave"

tabbed by J.J.
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This was released (as far as I know) only on JD's Twitter feed as a teaser before All Eternals Deck was released. He said he liked the song, it just didn't "fit" the album.

This song is all piano and cello, so my guitar transcription here is purely for my own amusement. It's just a beautiful song that I love playing along with. As soon as I figure out how to convert M4A to MP3 I'll post it up on the site for those who haven't heard it. I'm certain JD does some very cool piano things in this that I've missed. Please post up any additions or corrections as needed. 

I think the little riff at the line "Tyler Lambert's Grave" sounds a bit more natural if played
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then hammer-on the last beat
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(hope that makes sense)

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          Dm              A#            C
Steal the last across the country under moonlight soft and wet

    C              F                 A7                 Bb
And at the dead of night I hear from things you can't forget

      Bb               F       A7               Bb
spend daylight in dark tunnels where the demons reign

Bb             F           E(hammer)/F
One day closer everyday to Tyler Lambert's grave


Dm                A#       C
Shoplift when you have to, keep your visor low

C              F          A7             Bb
If your hunger shames you never let them know

Bb                F        A7             Bb
Feel your sadness lifting, ride it like a wave

     Bb              F           E(hammer)/F
That sets you gently down beside Tyler Lambert's grave


D#          Dm       A#            F
Fall into a pattern, never get unstuck

D#         Dm                  C                 A#
Anyone who can't relate should thank God for his luck


Dm             A#          C
Young man in a yellow tie, hair gel in his hair

   C               F            A7                 Bb
No context for the picture, just kind of standing there

       Bb               F              A7          Bb
Tyler, step outside the shadow of your great catastrophe

Bb                 F        E(hammer)/F
Dream all night of freedom, never wake up free